Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-05-13

Received with Great Enthusiasm oy
People and Legislature Of Quebec

MI. oBnen received almost triumph on his
arrival In quebec yesterday. II seemed as II the
whole city had turned out TO welcome him. The
committee escorted Mr. . Brien TO the local Parna-
ment House, where he was introduced to many OF
the members. MI. OBrien expressed exceeding
delight at the way in which he was received on
entering the Parliament House At the time
motion OF want OF confidence In the government
In relation to the federation act being debated
All OF the members. French English and Irish
alike, crowded around the editor, conversing with
him eagerly and shaking him warmly by the
hand
Speakers Marchand, OF the legislative assembly.
and De La Bruyere, OF the legislative council,
requested a special interview after the adjourn
ment OF both houses. and expressed warm sympa-
thy for M o'Br1en.
MAKING IT WARN FOR LANspowSE.
At night Mr.. O'Brien spoke In the Academy OF
Music to q crowded and enthusiastic audience.
What was most significant at the meeting, and
what Mr.. O'Brien remarked upon in an especial
way, were the letters from Prime Minister MERCER,
James McShane, commissioners of agriculture and
public works, expressing sympathy FOR Ireland
and for the especial object of Mr. o'Br1en's visit.
branch OF the National League occupied the chair,
and spoke severely OF the governor-general in his
N earn Ia hnn
that at Montreal greeted him. Mr.. o'5rien said he
had TO express his acknowledgements not merely
tesy and fair play he had received up 10 the
present time. The Irish people had not sought this
self forced 1t by making himself the champion
and the standard-bearer OF the worst and most In
human class OF rack-renters In Ireland. tiisses.1
'1The Montreal Herald OF to-day" he continued,
"toOk up the position, with which do not for one
moment quarrel that the Canadian people would
not take on the statement OF Others the assertion
that Lord LanSdowne was as black as he was
painted until the other side was heard from. ]
invite and challenge Lord Lansdowne TO answer
or dispute single fact which the Herald says
should not be accepted until he has had an oppor-
tun1ty OF doing this Lord Lansdowne need not
seriously shelter himself under the plea that his
himself In free country like this the press is
as open to him as TO me, and, as matter OF fact,
a 9ed dansdowns has ALREADY very ssnhan
of newspaper defense. He has, on more
than one occasion, through interviews, done
his utmost to prejudice the Canadian people with
reference TO my visit, and he cannot now pretend
so TO wrap himself up in majesty as TO decline TO
defend himself against an indictment which, IL IN
answered, will bring upon him the reprobation OF
Canadian public opinion Ii be wrong In invit-
Ing public condemnation OF the Luggacurran evic-
lions, then the members OF the Canadian Parlfa-
menJ were wrong In presenting resolutions de-
nounctng the infamous landlords and the coerclre
system in Ireland. The days were gone by when
we heard any talk OF the divine right OF kings and
II Is little too late I'm the day I'm this free conu-
nent OF America TO attempt to set up any divine
right OF q goyernOr-general to commit Injustice
and wong, and to ravage the homes OF "a whole
peaceable and cruelty rack-rented tenantry.
oBRTKN REFUSED HALL AT TORONTO.
The Toronto city council Thursday afternoon
decided to refuse to allow st. Andrews Hall to be
used for Mi. VIM. O'Brien's lecture, and to refund
the fee paid. Mr.. Mullgan, president OF the local
branch OF the National League, intimates that he
VIII sue the city for DAMAGES. Four other halls
have been refused by their owners audit is doubt
full II a hall in the city can be procured.
Mayor Rowland, or Toronto, replied as follows TO
Mr.. O'Brien's message OF yesterday: 81 cannot en-
courage you to come to Saturdays meeting You
are miSinf0rmed as TO the facts, as you probably
have been as to the sentiments OF people here.
The meeting has not been called to demand Official
prohibition or your meetings, but to express the
opinion OF our citizens as TO the propriety OF your
coming here at ALL our sense or fair play here
will not justify an attack public platform OF
gentleman whO by reason OF the high office which
he holds, is not privileged to meet and answer his
shall have to AFFORD you the protection which the
law allows, but would advise you TO accept the
decision OF Saturdays meeting, which, believe,
will represent the true sentiments OF all classes la
this CITY,"